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    Student Writing Model

    The Incredible Egg

    Hannah’s seventh-grade science class tried an experiment involving an egg, vinegar, corn syrup, and water. Her observations include not only the outcomes of the different steps in the procedure, but also her personal reactions to the experiment.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Observation Report
    Theme: 
    Science
    Food

    Student Writing Model

    Dear Dr. Larson

    This email query is clear, organized, accurate, and engaging. The author gets right to the point—always a good practice in business writing.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Business Writing
    Form: 
    Email
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Work
    Goals

    Student Writing Model

    Unique Wolves

    Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Science
    Environment
    Nature

    Student Writing Model

    Musical Arts

    The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Persuasive Writing
    Form: 
    Editorial
    Theme: 
    Art
    Education

    Student Writing Model

    Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space

    This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Science
    History

    Blog Post

    Hold a “Dates with the Greats” Interview Party

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    Speaking
    Listening
    21st Century Skills: 
    Researching
    Presenting

    Blog Post

    Developing Fluent Readers

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    21st Century Skills: 
    Reading

    Blog Post

    5 Fun Creative Writing Activities

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    Qualities of Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Communicating

    Blog Post

    7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking

    English Language Arts: 
    Critical Thinking
    Writing Process
    Prewriting
    Qualities of Writing
    Ideas
    Structure
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Researching
    Creating
    Writing
    Writing to Learn
    Studying
    Visual Literacy

    Blog Post

    Debunking Myths About Student Writers

    Blog Post

    4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Creative Thinking
    Creating
    Writing

    Blog Post

    Lessons for Combating Fake News

    21st Century Skills: 
    Media Literacy
    Information Literacy
    Creating
    Critical Thinking
    Researching

    Blog Post

    Writing Advice from Favorite Authors

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing

    Blog Post

    Writing to Celebrate Women's History

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    Writing to Learn

    Blog Post

    Launch Into Argument Writing

    English Language Arts: 
    Prewriting
    Thesis Statement
    Writing
    Writing Process

    Blog Post

    Bend the Rules to Teach the Rules

    English Language Arts: 
    Grammar
    Sentence Fragments
    Fragments
    Sentence
    Fluid Sentences
    Sentences

    Blog Post

    Take Note of Podcasts

    English Language Arts: 
    Logical Organization
    21st Century Skills: 
    Media Literacy
    Listening
    Technology Literacy
    Information Literacy

    Blog Post

    How to Evaluate Media

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    21st Century Skills: 
    Media Literacy
    Information Literacy
    Reading

    Blog Post

    4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing
    Reading
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Researching

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.8

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.E

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.B

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.4

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.9

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

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